Finance & Operations Assistant

Are you the type of person who loves finance… but also loves variety in your day, solving problems, organising, supporting people, improving processes and becoming someone who can be relied on? This is not your typical Accounts Assistant position. Yes, you need a solid understanding on accounting principles. But this role is ideal for someone who is looking for a range of responsibilities, more involvement across a business, and the opportunity to grow into a hugely valued support person, within a brilliant team. You could be: Someone with an Accounts Assistant background wanting broader exposure Someone who has studied AAT and understands the key accounting principles but no longer wants a traditional finance path Someone who enjoys finance but also loves organisation, operations and problem solving Someone looking for a role where no two days look the same Think Accountancy & Finance are working with a genuinely fantastic business with a welcoming and long-standing team, as well as an incredible office culture. People genuinely enjoy working there and it shows! The Role This is a highly varied position supporting the Finance & Operations Director across a wide range of responsibilities. You'll be involved in: Supporting with invoicing and billing processes Assisting with payment checks and finance administration Helping investigate and resolve difficult billing queries Supporting the Credit Control team Payroll and pension administration support Reviewing internal processes and identifying improvements Supporting with reporting and documentation Assisting with operational and administrative tasks across the business Supporting with employee administration and HR-related processes General business support and coordination This would really suit someone who enjoys being relied upon and becoming a key person within a business. What They're Looking For Previous finance/accounts experience is essential (Ideally AAT or above) Someone highly organised with exceptional attention to detail Comfortable handling numbers, checks and financial processes Confident dealing with complex queries and problem-solving A proactive and adaptable mindset Someone trustworthy, professional and discreet Strong communication skills and a team-focused attitude Someone who enjoys variety and getting involved beyond just finance This is a fantastic opportunity for somebody who wants a role where they can genuinely become integral to a business, whilst still utilising their finance knowledge in a much broader and more varied environment. If this sounds like the kind of opportunity you've been looking for, I'd love to speak with you further. Think Accountancy and Finance is the finance division of Think Specialist Recruitment, an independent recruitment agency based in Hemel Hempstead and working across the Herts, Beds and Bucks area. We specialise in permanent, temporary and contract recruitment with areas of expertise including: Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll, Finance Admin, Part Qualified Finance, Credit Control and Bookkeepers